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Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. American Airlines Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-27,554 Mil. American Airlines Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,019,900 Mil. Therefore, American Airlines Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Airlines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AAL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.2 Med: 1.46 Max: 5.93
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, American Airlines Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.93%. The lowest was -16.20%. And the median was 1.46%.
MEX:AAL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 78.49% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.78
vs MEX:AAL: 0.36
American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
American Airlines Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
American Airlines Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Airlines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Airlines Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
MEX:AAL vs CPA, ALK, SKYW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, American Airlines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Airlines Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, American Airlines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Airlines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.70% mean?
American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.70% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on American Airlines Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Airlines Group ranks #792 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is American Airlines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
American Airlines Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.70%. Based on the distribution chart, American Airlines Group ranks #792 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Airlines Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Airlines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CPA and ALK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, American Airlines Group ranks #792 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places American Airlines Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.78, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on American Airlines Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Airlines Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Airlines Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN264.68, compared to a current price of MXN272.00 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.70%. American Airlines Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Airlines Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN272.00 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN264.68.
GuruFocus considers American Airlines Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AAL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.70%
GF Value™: MXN264.68 vs. price of MXN272.00 (2.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest average fleet of US legacy carriers.
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